A DAF Pilot test system is used as part of a study to determine how well new water treatment equipment will work in qualitative and quantitative terms. Although the pilot test system is less automated than a full system would be, testing a system with pilot equipment is critical in making sure that the system will function according to the needed specifications.The results of the pilot system test are then analyzed carefully. The data gained from the test will allow the technicians to carefully calibrate any permanent automate d system that will be added later. This maximizes the effectiveness of the water filtration.A testability study requires the DAF system, as well as a flow rate of 60 gpm, a coagulant feed pump, a transfer hose, sludge transfer pump equipment, and a flocculent batch tank and feed system in order for the study to be properly executed.Its highly recommended that anyone performing a pilot test of DAF systems use an outside lab to perform the water testing. This helps ensure that the results arent tampered with and can be trusted in terms of impartiality. That way the client can obtain the most accurate picture of how well the water is actually be filtered as possible.A forklift that is capable of moving at least two thousand pounds is needed for the test to be run. This is needed for offloading purposes. Additionally, the test will require water coming in consistently at a rate of at least sixty gallons per minute. This water should be no hotter than 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Its important for this water to run in consistently without interruption in order for the test to be as accurate as possible. A supply of freshwater should also be on hand in the form of hoses for washing materials.The process should also involve a technician to actually execute the functions of the system, as well as do filed analysis of the materials both coming in and going out of the system. This part of the test is also crucial since it helps determine the exact specifications that will be needed for the particular system. From this data, the exact equipment required as well as the overall costs needed can be derived. All of this information is outlined in a detailed report during a test.